Educational and civic notes from Nebraska towns
Congregation at Tecumseh Baptist calls Rev Floyd Johnston of Glenvil Neb to pastorate and educational circles discuss converting University of Omaha into municipal college. University of Nebraska wins major prizes at Denver livestock show and Daykin fire department approves a three legged tower for the fire hall. A new Wakefield national bank opens around Feb 1 with 25 000 dollars capital and surplus. A fire at Grant damages little. Beatrice population estimated at 12 080. Ingleside state hospital wing condemned. Crete Mills ice harvest begins with fifty carloads shipped. ancient brown agate found near Crawford with 20 plaster forms for museums. Dalton elevator fire causes losses over 12 000 dollars. Curtiss Flying Service eyes Nebraska aviation schools in Omaha and Lincoln. Red Cloud Ad club seeks airport sites. Keith County fair dates set for Aug 21 24. Webster county corn market volumes rise with favorable weather and high prices.
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Tecumseh Baptist Church
Floyd Johnston
Glenvil
Nebr
University of Omaha
Board of Education
Denver
C. H. Whitaker
Daykin
National Bank
Wakefield
Sioux City
Paul Preble
Grant
Nebraska State Hospital
Ingleside
McGinnies
State Board of Control
State Boards of Control
Crete
Crete Mills Company
Crawford
Lincoln
Paris
Beatrice
Charles Overbeck
Chamber of Commerce
L. Pethoud
Pelster and
Anderson
Dalton
Burley
F. L. Hale
Curtiss Flying Service, Inc
Nebraska
Hale
Omaha
Ad Club
Red Cloud
Keith County Agricultural Society
Webster County
Republican Valley
Nebraska's banner sheep feeding year in 1929
Nebraska feeds 838000 sheep reflecting a 23 percent year over year rise. Scotts Bluff district accounts for about one third of state feeding and nearly 10 percent of the national mutton supply. U.S. on feed totals 4715000, up 51.4 percent from last year. Colorado leads in state feeding with 1480000.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
A. E. Anderson
Scotts Bluff
Theecorn
Anderson
Scottsbluff
Omaha
U.S
Colorado
Bellevue College Disposition Debate Divides Trustees
The Bellevue College board appoints a committee to decide the fate of the sporadically used property over 12 years. One faction supports selling the site and routing proceeds to satisfy other debts toward Hastings College. The other group favors converting the campus into a junior college. Bellevue College is a Presbyterian institution.
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Omaha
Bellevue College
Hastings College
Omaha Becomes World’s Largest Stock Trucking Center
Omaha-Omaha surpasses Sioux City as the world’s largest livestock trucking hub. In 1928 Omaha received 1 825 943 head, while Sioux City logged 1 716 503 head, per Omaha chamber of commerce data. Eastburn notes paving into Omaha will spur further increases.
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Omaha
Sioux City
Glen B. Eastburn
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Industrial Bureau
Iowa
Eastburn
Road Construction Means Discussed at McCook Meeting
A mass meeting in McCook led by State Senator P. W. Scott discussed funds for rapid road construction to serve southern Red Willow and Furnas counties. The Beaver Valley Highway association urged support for a plan by State Engineer Roy Cochran to create a legislature funded "free" fund from the gas tax for quick action.
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McCook
Red Willow
Furnas
P. W. Scott
Beaver Valley Highway Association
Roy Cochran
Stamp Sold for Large Sum in Omaha Sale
R C Hoyt, a stamp collector and clerk at the United States District Court in Omaha, negotiated the sale of an 18 cent Hawaiian stamp issued in 1851 by the missionary government. The buyer paid $750, with the seller related by marriage to Federal Judge Woodrough, who profit was reported to have benefited from the deal. The stamp's catalog value is listed as $1,500.
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Omaha
R. C. Hoyt
Hoyt
United States District Court
Hawaiian Islands
Hawaii
Mariage
Woodrough
Rio de Janeiro a World City of Rich History and Harbor Charm
Prepared by the National Geographic Society Rio de Janeiro stands as a sprawling world city famed for its harbor and hills. The article recalls Portuguese and French colonial struggles, Dom Joao's barge, royal gardens, museums, and the lively street life including markets, trams, and unique streets. It notes demographics, climate, and tourism goods from parrots to Brazilian diamonds.
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DE Janeiro
Hoover
New World
Rio
Middle West
Rio de Janeiro
Estacio de Sa
Sao Sebastiao
Estacio, de Sa
Morro de Castello
Castle Hill
Dom Joao
Brazil
Lisbon
Clihu Root
Dom Jano
National Telegraph Office
Pedros
Dom Joao’s Portrait Shows A Portly Gentleman With Pompadour
Portugal
Royal
Academy of Bel Das Artes
National
Buitenzorg
Java
Rin
Mangue Canal
Quinta da Boa Vista
Jrio
Dom Jono
Europe
National Museum
Amazon
Rondonia
Matto Grasso
Candido Rondon
Rua Oavidor
Rua Goncalves Diaz
Science debunks thick weather making engines run better
Dr J A Smallwood of Johns Hopkins says damp air does not improve engine power or performance. Tests by the US Bureau of Standards show only cooling water absorption reduces expansion and smooths running, while the belief in thicker air enhancing car function remains a fallacy.
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Charles Laverne Bradley
Bradley
J. A. Smallwood
Johns Hopkins University
Doctor Smallwood
United States Bureau of Standards
Bureau of Standards
Dragging Brake Test For Motorists Outlined
The article explains a braking test to detect dragging brakes by accelerating to 30 mph on a level road, coasting in neutral, timing deceleration from 25 to 5 mph, and repeating in both directions to average 60 seconds or more. If the car slows too fast yet brakes are OK, friction is excessive and should be corrected. Dragging brakes reduce acceleration and hill climbing and raise gasoline use.
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O. K
Safety on open roads increases accidents, study finds
A California safety study shows roads seen as safe invite more accidents as drivers relax. Dangerous spots with obvious hazards prompt extra caution, while open stretches lead to carelessness and higher crash tolls.
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Public Safety Department
California State Automobile Association
Anti Freezing Solutions for Cars This Winter
Automobile engineers note winter is the worst enemy to engines next to poor oil. Drivers can combat it with several anti freeze solutions after having connections inspected. Club service experts advise consulting the dealer before choosing a solution and warn to avoid corrosive solvents.
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Automobile Club
Emergency Repair of Fan Belt Is Made Very Easy
Instructional note on makeshift methods to repair a plain flat fan belt when a service station is not nearby. It covers overlapping ends with safety pins or leather patches, using a cord to tie ends, and advises replacement with a new belt when feasible.
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Popular ‘Science Monthly
Automobile Safety and Maintenance Tips From a Historic Note
The article urges proper packing on exhaust joints with asbestos, correct No 10 gauge wiring, and daily radiator filling. It warns to ensure gas supply, check the ammeter for charging, and report engine issues to a repairman. It notes visible railroad crossings and dangers from glass or obstructions on roads, urging removal to keep highways clear.
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Ashland Park
The
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Oswaldo Cruz
Rio Grande Do Sul
Pernambuco
Minas Geraes
the Light
Municipal Theater
Miss Estis
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